The Best American Poetry 2008: Series Editor David Lehman,

The Best American Poetry 2008: Series Editor David Lehman, Guest Editor Charles Wright

The Best American Poetry series is a beloved mainstay of American poetry. This year's edition was edited by one of the most admired and acclaimed poets of his generation, Charles Wright. Known for his meditative and beautiful observations of landscape, change, and time,Wright brings his particular sensibility to this year's anthology, which contains an ecumenical slant that is unprecedented for the series. He has gathered an astonishing selection of work that includes new poems by Carolyn ForchÃ©, Jorie Graham, Louise GlÃ¼ck, Frank Bidart, Frederick Seidel, Patti Smith, and Kevin Young and showcases a dazzling array of rising stars like Joshua Beckman, Erica Dawson, and Alex Lemon.

With captivating and revelatory notes from the poets on their works and sage and erudite introductory essays by Wright and series editor David Lehman, The Best American Poetry 2008 will be read, discussed, debated, and prized for years to come.
Country USA
Manufacturer Scribner
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2008-09-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780743299756

The Best American Poetry 2008: Series Editor David Lehman, Guest Editor Charles Wright